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L3 SRO

2009 BMW Z4

White Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Nov 2026
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

100,699 mi
Last recorded100,699 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW Z449,436 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL3 SRO
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2025 100,699 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Nov 2024 92,891 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 8 Nov 2024 92,891 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Nov 2023 88,005 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2022 81,770 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Nov 2021 74,838 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2020 70,420 miles
Pass 4 May 2019 55,999 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2018 49,718 miles
Pass 5 May 2017 43,530 miles
Fail 3 May 2017 43,507 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 21 Sep 2015 33,477 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2015 33,473 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed worn badly on inner edge (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Sep 2014 26,270 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 19 Sep 2014 26,262 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 13 Sep 2013 18,485 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2012 16,448 miles

Offside Inner Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

How Reliable is the BMW Z4?

Based on 699,787 MOT tests across 46,739 vehicles.

79.5%
Pass Rate
3,672
Miles/Year
23
Year Lifespan
46,739
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 14,961
coil spring broken 6,689
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 5,893
Brake pipe excessively corroded 5,843
coil spring fractured 5,828
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L3 SRO is a 2009 BMW Z4 in White with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

Across all 2009 BMW Z4 models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.1% with a typical mileage of 49,436 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a BMW Z4 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 14,961 recorded failures. If you're considering buying L3 SRO, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW Z4 typically stays on UK roads for around 23 years. At 17 years old, this BMW Z4 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was L3 SRO registered?

L3 SRO is a 2009 BMW Z4, first registered on 24 September 2009.

Is L3 SRO safe to buy?

The MOT history for L3 SRO shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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